Chapter 10: Degenerative movement and seizure disorders

Question 1

Alzheimer Disease

Answer 1

Brain disorder marked by gradual and progressive mental deterioration, personality changes, and impairment of daily functioning.

Question 2

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Answer 2

Degenerative disorder of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem.

Question 3

Epilepsy

Answer 3

Chronic brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizure activity.

Question 4

Huntington Disease

Answer 4

Hereditary disorder marked by degenerative changes in the cerebrum leading to the abrupt involuntary movements and mental deterioration.

Question 5

Multiple sclerosis

Answer 5

Destruction of the myelin sheath on neurons in the CNS and its replacement by plaques of sclerotic tissue.

Question 6

Myasthenia Gravis

Answer 6

Autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles.

Question 7

Palsy

Answer 7

Paralysis

Question 8

Parkinson Disease

Answer 8

Degeneration of neurons in the basal ganglia, occurring in later life and leading to tremors, weakness of muscles, and slowness of movement.

Question 9

Tourette Syndrome

Answer 9

Involuntary, spasmodic, twitching movements; uncontrollable vocal sounds; and inappropriate words.